Toph was troubled. He hadn't expected this project to be so complicated. All he wanted was to surprise Arya.

"There are a few things I need to tell you," Zuko said in his usual serious tone, getting straight to business. He pulled up the theme park on his computer's map, urging Toph to look.

"Take a look at this... Geographically, this theme park is right at the intersection of the new and old town. It doesn't have a strategic location advantage.

"Nowadays, transportation is well-developed, so people who want to go to theme parks tend to choose larger ones outside the city. And if they prefer staying in the city, there are a couple of options with convenient transportation that can meet their needs."

Zuko couldn't stop talking, and Toph was struggling to stay awake.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Zuko reached his conclusion. "So, I don't think this project is profitable. Do you understand?"

Toph jumped up, suddenly more alert. "Oh... Huh?"

Toph asked, "Bro, must it be profitable?"

Zuko frowned. "Do you think we're running a charity here? We wouldn't need to invest in a project like this if it were for charity. And if you're concerned about boosting the Hamerton Group's social status, that's unnecessary. We're already—"

"Can't you just support me, brother? Can't you give it to me as a gift?" Toph pleaded.

Zuko's irritation was evident. "That's not how it works."

with a theme park renovation proposal overnight despite his lack of

Toph's effort, Zuko

guess I'll have to help

submitted, and according to Toph's plan, it would be a vintage theme park with basic entertainment amenities. The Ferris wheel and

had already invested in the animation. It could serve as the filming location if the renovation was completed in time. And there, Toph planned to confess

excitement as if that day were

ready to go home just yet. With her parents' permission, she directed the driver to take her to the

place for its tranquility and lack of crowds. Last time, she had

as they accompanied her to

surprise, she encountered the same mysterious man from her previous visit. At first, she didn't recognize him, but his familiar eyes gave him away. He held a vanilla ice cream

again!"

too closely. The man remained calm and collected despite the confrontation,

he told her, holding up his

like it too?" Persephone

liked it in

a gut feeling

accidentally ruined your ice cream last time.

companions quickly returned with an ice cream, passing it to her

ice cream cone in a gesture akin to toasting an

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